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Summit Hill 161 Explores Switch to MacBooks for Teachers, Plans Pilot Program
Summit Hill School District 161 | October 15, 2025 Article Summary: Summit Hill School District 161 is considering a district-wide…
Frankfort Approves Liquor License for New Frankfort Chop House
Village of Frankfort Board – October 6, 2025 Article Summary: The Frankfort Village Board approved an ordinance to increase the…
Lincoln-Way Support Staff Union Rejects Tentative Contract Agreement
LW210 Board of Education Meeting | October 16, 2025 Article Summary: Members of the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210…
Frankfort Honors Hickory Creek Middle School Girls’ Softball Team for Fifth State Title
Village of Frankfort Board – October 6, 2025 Article Summary: The Village of Frankfort honored the Hickory Creek Middle School…
Summit Hill 161 Sees Major Gains on State Report Card
Summit Hill School District 161 | October 15, 2025 Article Summary: Summit Hill School District 161 has achieved significant academic…
Will County Board Committee Passes Contentious ‘Live and Work Without Fear’ Resolution on 4-3 Vote
Will County Legislative Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Legislative Committee on Tuesday narrowly passed a…
Will County Shapes 2026 Federal Agenda, Prioritizing Health, Housing, and Workforce Funding
Will County Legislative Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Legislative Committee on Tuesday began finalizing its…
IDOT Plans to Invest Over $1.3 Billion in Will County Roads Through 2031
Will County Public Works & Transportation Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has…
Committee Advances 50% Increase in Mental Health Levy on 4-3 Vote
Will County Finance Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Finance Committee on Tuesday narrowly approved a…
Looming State Energy Bill Threatens to Further Limit County Control Over Solar and Wind Projects
Will County Legislative Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: A state energy bill likely to be considered during the…
Controversial Immigrant Rights Resolution Postponed by Will County Board After Heated Debate
Will County Executive Committee Meeting October 9, 2025 Article Summary: The Will County Executive Committee voted to indefinitely postpone a…
Will County’s Gas-to-Energy Plant Reports Nearly $460,000 Net Loss Amid Operational Setbacks
Will County Finance Committee Meeting October 7, 2025 Article Summary: Will County’s Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plant at the county…